In an interview with the Jewish-American magazine Ami, United Torah Judaism MK Yaakov Asher stated that leading rabbis will not permit violent protests or street demonstrations, and will not allow Haredi youth to be sent to the streets, even for the sake of Torah study. He emphasized that protecting children's education is paramount.
In an interview with the Jewish-American monthly Ami, UTJ MK Yaakov Asher addressed ongoing tensions over Haredi military service and protest tactics. Asher stated unequivocally that leading rabbinic authorities will not countenance violent protests or street confrontations, and will not send yeshiva students to demonstrate—even in defense of Torah study, which he called 'the most important thing we have.'
The remarks come amid weeks of Haredi protests against the IDF draft law, which have included road blockades and clashes with police. As The Zioneer reported last week, Asher had previously warned that Religious Zionist critics of the Haredi public would eventually 'miss the Haredim.' The interview, published by Ami magazine, did not address the specific provisions of the current draft legislation.
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